10.23.2006
Lens Babies BABY
I don't have one of these yet, but the new third generation Lens Baby looks almost professional. Take a look.
10.16.2006
Wilhelm Speaks
Henry Wilhelm, considered to be THE authority on archival permanence gives a video interview on current state of archival affairs.
10.12.2006
10.11.2006
NCTC Second Class Meeting
With a grand total of two students, it didn't take too long to review their photographs, review and deliver the next assignment.
LOOKING AT IMAGES - Some exposures were off - either under or over exposed. In negative language that translates to "thick" or "thin" negatives. If you look at a particular negative and it is easy to see through the entire field of that frame ... generally, that is considered a "thin" negative. Most labs make money on prints, so they will try and print thin negatives anyway. And many times a lab in this modern era can save a thin negative. On the opposite end of the exposure spectrum are "thick" negatives. Thick negatives are difficult to see through and very difficult to print as the exposure times have to go very long to "burn through" a thick negative. However, labs will still try to deliver a print from a thick negative no matter how bad it is. That's how they make money.
Both thick and thin (over and under exposure) apply to digital photography - less the negative! Learn to make a good exposure on film and that skill translates cleanly into the digital realm.
REVIEW - Rehashed meaning and function of F.Stops and Shutter Speeds -- their mechanical and stylistic functions.
ASSIGNMENT - Illustrate an understanding of shutter speeds and what their stylistic function is.
Overall, processing and prints from the Photo Place were satisfactory for educational purposes.
Those of you seeking class documents must e mail me and I will send them in response.
LOOKING AT IMAGES - Some exposures were off - either under or over exposed. In negative language that translates to "thick" or "thin" negatives. If you look at a particular negative and it is easy to see through the entire field of that frame ... generally, that is considered a "thin" negative. Most labs make money on prints, so they will try and print thin negatives anyway. And many times a lab in this modern era can save a thin negative. On the opposite end of the exposure spectrum are "thick" negatives. Thick negatives are difficult to see through and very difficult to print as the exposure times have to go very long to "burn through" a thick negative. However, labs will still try to deliver a print from a thick negative no matter how bad it is. That's how they make money.
Both thick and thin (over and under exposure) apply to digital photography - less the negative! Learn to make a good exposure on film and that skill translates cleanly into the digital realm.
REVIEW - Rehashed meaning and function of F.Stops and Shutter Speeds -- their mechanical and stylistic functions.
ASSIGNMENT - Illustrate an understanding of shutter speeds and what their stylistic function is.
Overall, processing and prints from the Photo Place were satisfactory for educational purposes.
Those of you seeking class documents must e mail me and I will send them in response.
10.05.2006
THE PHOTO PLACE ON TEASLEY LANE
Students from my class at NCTC: Go ahead and take your film to the Photo Place on Teasley in Denton, TX. Price is good and being matched by BWC in Dallas. Be sure to ask for "COLD TONE" black & white prints. Remember that BWC drop off is at Film Depot in Denton.
10.03.2006
Nikon FOR SALE
Selling a Nikon 80-200 lens! Anyone interested?
Selling a NIKON D70 with no BGLOD! Anyone interested?
Also have 1-gig CF cards to go fast.
As always any local purchasers get a free lesson to go with their purchase(s). E mail the dentonista if interested.
Selling a NIKON D70 with no BGLOD! Anyone interested?
Also have 1-gig CF cards to go fast.
As always any local purchasers get a free lesson to go with their purchase(s). E mail the dentonista if interested.
NIKON FIRMWARE UPDATE
Nikon has released firmware updates for its topline cameras - the D2 series and D200. Apparently it enables functionality of new Nikon software capabilities.
APERTURE UPDATE
NEW update to Aperture is now online for download for previously registered users. Message boards are mixed as to what the update (1.5) does and the pain it seems to be causing. I am holding off for now unless someone can tell me why to do it.
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